Ian Leung
Albertaville was created by Ian Leung, an Edmonton-based actor, director and writer who is also responsible for U: The Comedy of Global Warming.
He’s graduated twice from the University of Alberta, first as an actor in the B.F.A. program in 1994, then as an M.F.A. director in 2007.
In an earlier career that lasted from 1989-1991, he was a Science Advisor in the Acid Rain Office of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. It was there that he first became more deeply acquainted with – and concerned about – the issue of climate change. He joined the Ministry shortly after completing a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto.
Born and raised in Ottawa, Leung has spent most of his life living in Ontario. But he’s been a resident of Edmonton almost a quarter of his life, from 1991-1996 and from 2005 to the present. He also called Vancouver home for two short years.
More interesting facts about Ian Leung:
He’s an avid film buff.
He has acted for theatre companies across the country, including Workshop West, Theatre Network, the Citadel, the Shaw Festival, Neptune Theatre and the National Arts Centre.
He leans left, politically.
He is the part-time Administrator of the Canadian Centre for Theatre Creation.
He is also the current Tour Coordinator for Prairie Tales.
In 2008, he was interim Executive Director of the Film and Video Arts Society – Alberta (FAVA).